SOLUTION: Solve the equation: 3(x-0.87) -2x = 4.98 What I got: 3x-2.61-2x = 4.98 1x-2.61 = 4.98 1x-2.61+2.61 = 4.98+2.61 1x = 7.59 1x/1 = 7.59/1 x = 7.59

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Inequalities -> SOLUTION: Solve the equation: 3(x-0.87) -2x = 4.98 What I got: 3x-2.61-2x = 4.98 1x-2.61 = 4.98 1x-2.61+2.61 = 4.98+2.61 1x = 7.59 1x/1 = 7.59/1 x = 7.59      Log On

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Question 117195: Solve the equation:
3(x-0.87) -2x = 4.98
What I got:
3x-2.61-2x = 4.98
1x-2.61 = 4.98
1x-2.61+2.61 = 4.98+2.61
1x = 7.59
1x/1 = 7.59/1
x = 7.59
Answer by jim_thompson5910(21667) About Me  (Show Source):
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You are correct. You can check your answer by plugging in x=7.59 into the original equation and then simplify. If both sides are equal, then the answer is verified

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3%28x-0.87%29+-2x+=+4.98Start with the given equation

3%287.59-0.87%29+-2%287.59%29+=+4.98 Plug in x=7.59


3%286.72%29+-2%287.59%29+=+4.98 Subtract


20.16+-15.18+=+4.98 Multiply


4.98=4.98 Subtract. Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.